Has anyone had experience with their meds or mental condition making their penis feel almost numb making "complete" intercourse near impossible? I'm not having erectile problems - just a lack of sensation.

Seems like a trivial thing, but this is a big deal to me. My wife feels like it's part her fault for gaining weight - and she doesn't believe me that I am still, very much, sexually attracted to her. But it's not like I can prove it right now!

Quesitons:

Anyone have experience with this? (I'm concerned with numbness - but if you had erectile issues this thread may be useful to others if you go ahead and include it)

What medications were you on when you had these issues? (I've had problems with every SSRI they tried. I'm not on any right now.)

Did the doc add any medications that helped?

Were there any supplements that helped?

Did it correct itself with time without making changes?

Is this just a crapty fact of life now?

Currently I am taking Risperdal and Ativan - and a few other meds for other conditions unrelated (and that I've been on for years without problems).

Which drugs caused sexual issues for you?Which drugs did not?What medications did the doc try to add to your mix to help and how did they work for you?

I feel like my current meds - Risperdal and Ativan have taken away sex, drugs and rock and roll. I'm fine with the drugs (I probably needed to divource alcohol anyway) and the rock and roll (I can live without the motorcycle)... but anyone that claims sexual ability isn't an important part of male identity and also an important facet of a marriage is a fool. I understand that sex isn't a necessity like food/water/shelter... and that many many people get along without it. But if I am pharmaceutically impotent - and sex is important to me and my wife - are the drugs really helping as much as they could?

sorry, my vision sucks at the moment. i would have posted. i am on hrt and have issues with this kind of thing. more to do with erection dysfunction caused by nerve damage due to the diabetes. i would recommend you consult a urologist. some meds in combination with other medications may cause sensation problems. meds to do with water work problems can cause this. as i found out. obviously anti psychotics like largactil, an oldie causes this a lot, some alike olanzapine as well. but each med effects each person differently. i hope this helps.THE HAPPY TURTLE.

Happy Turtle is right. This forum can be slow at times. Nevertheless, we are a supportive and wonderful forum . I am sorry you were disappointed. Please hang in there. There's a possibility you will get more post later on.